Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, “Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the elders of Israel to do such and such, but I have advised them to do so and so. New Living Translation Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, what Ahithophel had said to Absalom and the elders of Israel and what he himself had advised instead. English Standard Version Then Hushai said to Zadok and Abiathar the priests, “Thus and so did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel, and thus and so have I counseled. Berean Standard Bible So Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, “This is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have advised. King James Bible Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled. New King James Version Then Hushai said to Zadok and Abiathar the priests, “Thus and so Ahithophel advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and thus and so I have advised. New American Standard Bible Then Hushai said to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, “This is what Ahithophel advised Absalom and the elders of Israel to do, and this is what I have advised. NASB 1995 Then Hushai said to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, “This is what Ahithophel counseled Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have counseled. NASB 1977 Then Hushai said to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, “This is what Ahithophel counseled Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have counseled. Legacy Standard Bible Then Hushai said to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, “This is what Ahithophel counseled Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have counseled. Amplified Bible Then Hushai said to Zadok and Abiathar the priests, “This is the advice that Ahithophel gave to Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is the advice that I have given. Christian Standard Bible Hushai then told the priests Zadok and Abiathar, “This is what Ahithophel advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I advised. Holman Christian Standard Bible Hushai then told the priests Zadok and Abiathar, “This is what Ahithophel advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I advised. American Standard Version Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled. Contemporary English Version At once, Hushai went to Zadok and Abiathar. He told them what advice Ahithophel had given to Absalom and to the leaders of Israel. He also told them about the advice he had given. English Revised Version Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests. Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Hushai told the priests Zadok and Abiathar, "Ahithophel advised Absalom and the leaders of Israel to do one thing, but I advised them to do something else. Good News Translation Then Hushai told the priests Zadok and Abiathar what advice he had given to Absalom and the Israelite leaders and what advice Ahithophel had given. International Standard Version So Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, what Ahithophel had suggested to Absalom and the elders of Israel. He also reported what he himself had proposed. Hushai said, Majority Standard Bible So Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, ?This is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have advised. NET Bible Then Hushai reported to Zadok and Abiathar the priests, "Here is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the leaders of Israel to do, and here is what I have advised. New Heart English Bible Then Hushai said to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, "Here is the council Ahithophel gave Absalom and the elders of Israel, and here is what I counseled. Webster's Bible Translation Then said Hushai to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counseled. World English Bible Then Hushai said to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, “Ahithophel counseled Absalom and the elders of Israel that way; and I have counseled this way. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Hushai says to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, “Thus and thus Ahithophel has counseled Absalom and the elderly of Israel, and thus and thus I have counseled; Young's Literal Translation And Hushai saith unto Zadok and unto Abiathar the priests, 'Thus and thus hath Ahithophel counselled Absalom and the elders of Israel, and thus and thus I have counselled; Smith's Literal Translation And Hushai will say to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, According to this, and according to this, Ahithophel counseled Absalom and the old men of Israel; and according to this and according to this, I counseled. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Chusai said to Sadoc and Abiathar the priests: Thus and thus did Achitophel counsel Absalom, and the ancients of Israel: and thus and thus did I counsel them. Catholic Public Domain Version And Hushai said to the priests, Zadok and Abiathar: “Ahithophel gave counsel to Absalom and to the elders of Israel in this and that manner. And I gave counsel in such and such a manner. New American Bible Then Hushai said to the priests Zadok and Abiathar: “This is the counsel Ahithophel gave Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I counseled. New Revised Standard Version Then Hushai said to the priests Zadok and Abiathar, “Thus and so did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and so I have counseled. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Hushai said to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and all the men of Israel; and thus and thus have I counseled. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Khushi said to Tsadoq and to Abiathar the Priests: “Thus and so Akhithuphel gave counsel to Abishlum and to all Israel, and thus and so I have counseled OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests: 'Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Chusi the Arachite said to Sadoc and Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus Achitophel counselled Abessalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hushai's Warning Saves David15So Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, “This is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have advised. 16Now send quickly and tell David, ‘Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness, but be sure to cross over. Otherwise the king and all the people with him will be swallowed up.’ ”… Cross References 2 Samuel 15:31-34 Now someone told David: “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David pleaded, “O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!” / When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head. / David said to him, “If you go on with me, you will be a burden to me. ... 2 Samuel 16:15-19 Then Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him. / And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” / “Is this the loyalty you show your friend?” Absalom replied. “Why did you not go with your friend?” ... 1 Kings 1:11-14 Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, “Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king, and our lord David does not know it? / Now please, come and let me advise you. Save your own life and the life of your son Solomon. / Go at once to King David and say, ‘My lord the king, did you not swear to your maidservant, “Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne”? Why then has Adonijah become king?’ ... 1 Kings 2:26-27 Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” / So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli. 1 Chronicles 27:33-34 Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. / Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army. Psalm 55:12-14 For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. Isaiah 8:10 Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.” Jeremiah 18:18 Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” Matthew 10:16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matthew 26:3-4 At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, / and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. Mark 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him. Luke 22:2-4 and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people. / Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. John 11:47-53 Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! ... Acts 4:25-28 You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’ / In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. ... Treasury of Scripture Then said Hushai to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counceled. Zadok 2 Samuel 15:35 And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, that what thing soever thou shalt hear out of the king's house, thou shalt tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests. Jump to Previous Abiathar Abi'athar Absalom Ab'salom Advised Ahithophel Ahith'ophel Counsel Counseled Counselled Elders Hushai Israel Priests Responsible Suggestion Way ZadokJump to Next Abiathar Abi'athar Absalom Ab'salom Advised Ahithophel Ahith'ophel Counsel Counseled Counselled Elders Hushai Israel Priests Responsible Suggestion Way Zadok2 Samuel 17 1. Ahithophel's counsel is overthrown by Hushai's15. Secret intelligence is sent unto David 23. Ahithophel hangs himself 25. Amasa is made captain 27. David at Mahanaim is furnished with provisions So Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests Hushai the Archite was a loyal friend and advisor to King David. In the context of Absalom's rebellion, Hushai was sent back to Jerusalem by David to act as a spy and counter the counsel of Ahithophel, Absalom's advisor. Zadok and Abiathar were the high priests during David's reign, and their involvement highlights the intertwining of religious and political roles in ancient Israel. Their presence signifies the importance of divine guidance and support in the political affairs of the kingdom. “This is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the elders of Israel and this is what I have advised. Persons / Places / Events 1. HushaiA loyal friend and advisor to King David, who acts as a spy to thwart the counsel of Ahithophel and protect David. 2. Zadok and Abiathar Priests who remain loyal to David during Absalom's rebellion, serving as messengers and intermediaries. 3. Ahithophel A former counselor to David who defects to Absalom, known for his wise but ultimately flawed counsel. 4. Absalom David's son who rebels against his father, seeking to usurp the throne of Israel. 5. The Elders of Israel Leaders who are swayed by the counsel of Ahithophel and Hushai during Absalom's rebellion. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over Human PlansDespite human wisdom and planning, God's purposes will ultimately prevail. Hushai's successful counter-counsel demonstrates God's hand in guiding events according to His will. The Role of Loyalty and Faithfulness Hushai's loyalty to David and his willingness to risk his life for the king's safety exemplify the importance of faithfulness to God's anointed leaders. Discernment in Leadership The contrasting advice of Ahithophel and Hushai underscores the need for discernment in leadership, seeking God's wisdom over human counsel. The Power of Prayer and Intercession David's prayer for Ahithophel's counsel to be turned to foolishness (2 Samuel 15:31) is answered through Hushai, highlighting the power of prayer in influencing outcomes. The Importance of Godly Alliances The collaboration between Hushai, Zadok, and Abiathar shows the strength found in godly alliances and partnerships in fulfilling God's purposes. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Hushaiחוּשַׁ֗י (ḥū·šay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2365: Hushai -- two Israelites told וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Zadok צָד֤וֹק (ṣā·ḏō·wq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites and Abiathar, אֶבְיָתָר֙ (’eḇ·yā·ṯār) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 54: Abiathar -- 'the great one is father', an Israelite priest the priests, הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest “This is what כָּזֹ֣את (kā·zōṯ) Preposition-k | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, Ahithophel אֲחִיתֹ֙פֶל֙ (’ă·ḥî·ṯō·p̄el) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 302: Ahithophel -- an adviser of David has advised יָעַ֤ץ (yā·‘aṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3289: To advise, to deliberate, resolve Absalom אַבְשָׁלֹ֔ם (’aḇ·šā·lōm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 53: Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites and the elders זִקְנֵ֣י (ziq·nê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 2205: Old of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and this is what וְכָזֹ֥את (wə·ḵā·zōṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, I אָֽנִי׃ (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I have advised. יָעַ֥צְתִּי (yā·‘aṣ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3289: To advise, to deliberate, resolve Links 2 Samuel 17:15 NIV2 Samuel 17:15 NLT 2 Samuel 17:15 ESV 2 Samuel 17:15 NASB 2 Samuel 17:15 KJV 2 Samuel 17:15 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 17:15 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 17:15 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 17:15 French Bible 2 Samuel 17:15 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 17:15 Then Hushai said to Zadok (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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